Following a series of consultations at the presidential palace, the final round between President Andrzej Duda and representatives of electoral commissions took place on a Wednesday after December 16. Delegates from the Confederation, including Krzysztof Bosak, Sławomir Mentzen, Grzegorz Braun, Włodzimierz Skalik, and Przemysław Wipler, exited the building with the impression that the discussions had covered a broad spectrum of national concerns.
We will not back either the Civic Platform or the Law and Justice governments
Speaking on behalf of the Confederation, Mentzen reaffirmed the stance announced earlier: the group would neither support the Civic Platform nor the Law and Justice administration. The focus would be on backing laws perceived as beneficial and opposing those considered harmful, regardless of their proposer, the deputy stated after the meeting with the president.
The conversation encompassed domestic and international matters. The delegation reminded that, in line with prior declarations, their position remained unchanged: they would refrain from endorsing either the Civic Platform government or the Law and Justice government.
Mentzen added that the aim is to pursue the program’s priorities. The Confederation intends to support all laws deemed good and oppose those deemed harmful, no matter who introduces them.
He noted that during the encounter questions about the coalition’s formation were discussed. Various coalition scenarios were analyzed in detail, including potential arrangements with other political forces as well as options in collaboration with the Confederation itself.
Bosak reported that the discussion also touched on how the Polish state could be evaluated in terms of defense readiness, armaments, and the handling of weapons transfers to neighboring countries. Additional topics included Poland’s relations with Ukrainian authorities, attitudes toward regional conflicts in the Middle East, pandemic treaty issues, and considerations about securing private property and protecting lives, all in the interest of safeguarding Polish sovereignty. The possibility of amending European Union treaties was also among the considerations.
Mentzen announced that the Confederation had received an invitation from the president for further talks during the current term of the Sejm. He assured that those future contacts would be used to advance the Confederation’s program while Andrzej Duda remains in office.
Meeting with the opposition at the presidential palace
In the days surrounding the consultations, President Duda invited electoral commission representatives who will sit in the next Sejm to present their views. Each election committee was heard separately, following the ordering based on election results. The president indicated that he would seek ideas on investments, the economy, energy, and defense, and would also consider potential prime minister candidates.
The Confederation’s representatives were the final group to address the president. The delegation featured Krzysztof Bosak, president of the National Movement; Sławomir Mentzen, leader of New Hope; Grzegorz Braun, head of the Confederation of the Polish Crown; and members returning for the new Sejm term, Włodzimierz Skalik and Przemysław Wipler.
The president was accompanied by key aides, including the head of the president’s chancellery, along with several ministers and senior officials who observed the talks and noted the points raised by the delegates.
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Note: This synthesis reflects reported remarks and scheduled discussions surrounding the dialogue between the presidential administration and electoral commissions.